A Miracle on The Sabbath Day

What happens when you've been waiting for change for so long that you've almost stopped believing change is possible?

In this episode, we explore Pastor Malcolm Macqueen's powerful sermon, A Miracle on The Sabbath Day, preached at KCC AoG Church, Old Town, Swindon, on Sunday 20 September 2026. Based on John 5 and the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda, this conversation takes us into the life of a man who had lived with his infirmity for 38 years – helpless, waiting and watching others seemingly move ahead of him. Then Jesus entered his situation. Pasted text

We unpack the striking contrast between the busy Sheep Market and the suffering found at Bethesda, the “House of Mercy”. While others avoided the difficult and broken places, Jesus deliberately walked towards them. And when He met this man, He didn't simply offer sympathy. He asked a life-changing question: “Wilt thou be made whole?”

Through Pastor Malcolm's three central themes – a call to rise, a call to rely on Father God and a call to a better resurrection – we consider what it means to move beyond helplessness, trust God above human systems and allow Jesus to bring genuine transformation into our lives.

We also explore the danger of a religious spirit. While a man celebrated freedom after 38 years of suffering, the Pharisees were more concerned that he was carrying his bed on the Sabbath. It's a challenging reminder that we can become so concerned with rules and expectations that we fail to recognise the grace of God at work right in front of us.

Perhaps you've been waiting for your circumstances to change. Perhaps disappointment has affected what you believe is possible. Or maybe you've found yourself saying, “I have no one to help me.” This episode carries a simple message of hope: Jesus knows your name, He knows your circumstances and He knows how long you've been there.

Whatever you're facing, never say never to Jesus.

Listen as we explore how Christ calls us from helplessness into wholeness, from dependence on people into deeper reliance upon God and ultimately towards the eternal hope of resurrection life.

And when you hear His voice, don't keep staring at the water.